By connecting with the students and their families, Self said their feedback will help how they approach the upcoming school year — by focusing on students’ needs and concerns.

Daniel Haddad, associate director for orientation programs, said ongoing construction at Draper Academic Building impacted the available spaces for the sessions. Therefore, the second day of orientation will take place exclusively in the Welcome Center.

The hold-up comes from a congressional overhaul made to the FAFSA to make it easier to use. While current Baylor students are not expected to be affected, the application’s overhaul has caused a delay in when universities actually receive it, causing issues for prospective students. In a normal timeline, the FAFSA first opens in October and universities would be able to receive them later that month.